We got ourselves a new car stand off...

"StoneCold" (StoneCold) 08/10/2013 at 19:50 • Filed to: New Car, Honda, Dodge

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The Dodge Dart SXT

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The Honda Fit Sport

Been to both dealers.

The Fit is crazy practical, fits stuff and people better, great in city traffic, about $2,000 cheaper, seats/ergonomics are okay.

The Dart looks better (in my opinion), has more pick-up, handles slightly better, sounds better, and the seats/ergonomics are FANTASTIC.

I would like to hear your thoughts, Oppo!

KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 19:53

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With that $2,000, the fit will have better handling and pickup if you spend it right. Also, as you said, it's an INSANELY practical car.

. . > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 19:54

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The Honda is full of cheap plastics and has a generally nasty interior from what I remember. It's also a pretty old car by now.

I haven't had the opportunity to check out a Dart.

itsnothere > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 19:55

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which one is more fun to drive.

I have never looked back after my Abarth purchase. Its such a fun car to drive everyday everywhere.

StoneCold > KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb 08/10/2013 at 19:56

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The problem is that $2,000 would most likely go towards college loans :/

Desu-San-Desu > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 19:56

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$2000 will buy you better seats, a decent intake and exhaust system, and possibly some nicer tires if you budget right.

StoneCold > itsnothere 08/10/2013 at 19:57

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The Dart, hands down. But I already having a classic Mustang for a fun car (which is ALMOST ready for the road >_> ).

SonorousSpeedJoe > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 20:04

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The current-gen Fit is on its way out, and the Dart's got a more upscale interior. But the Dart is also a sedan and the Fit is a more economical hatchback with the Magic Seats and whatever else helps the interior packaging. If you want the economy, the Fit seems to be the way to go, while the Dart's more comfortable.

If it were me, I'd load up the Dart SXT with the Popular Equipment Group (active grille shutters, leather steering wheel with audio controls, etc.) and the Uconnect with nav and go for that. Given the price difference you stated, I don't think you're looking at the DCT or conventional automatic, so am I correct in assuming you're going for the manual?

KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 20:17

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Well that's a silly way to look at things. "If I buy this car, I can put off $2,000 in loans for a little longer. But if I buy this car, I can't."

I would say if you don't want to set a double standard, you have to buy the fit, and either just factor in an extra $2,000 in your mind and don't even consider that modification money but part of the buy-in price instead; or just straight-up pay the college loans.

itsnothere > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 21:06

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then i'll assume your making the purchase as a daily driver, its still holds, fun is better in the long run. my opinion

Utility got us the SUV and mini van....

THANKS OBAMA!

birddog73 > Desu-San-Desu 08/10/2013 at 21:09

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Having to replace the seats, suspension and exhaust on day one doesn't quite scream good purchase.

Jayhawk Jake > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 21:15

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Exhibit C:

Dunnik > StoneCold 08/10/2013 at 21:36

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I think it comes down to this:

Do you plan on keeping this car longer than 3 years?

If yes, the Fit.

If no, the Dart.